McStarlite is a California-based company that manufactures parts for the aerospace industry. Like lip liners, they are the doughnut-shaped lip that sticks to the front of an aircraft’s engine casing. This metal rim is machined and molded so that air flows smoothly around the engine. The traditional way of polishing lip skins was traditionally done
Fanuc’s ARC welding robots will make automated welding more feasible for companies with limited floor space but massive work pieces. High-batch manufacturing lines, especially those handling parts larger than 1500mm in diameter, can benefit from the ARCMate 100iD/10L. Its repeatability and quality control capabilities make it a highly desirable addition to manufacturing lines that must
Selfridges on Oxford Street in London has an ABB robot that prints designer furniture in 3D. The robot creates things with recycled plastics from Parley for the Oceans. Parley collects marine plastic litter and fishing gear from islands, towns, and coastlines to make materials. ABB, Selfridges, Parley for the Oceans and Nagami, a design brand,
In the coming years, there will be an increase in the number of industrial robots installed around the world. Automated 3D vision is an emerging trend in robotic work cells. The robot can use this technology to determine the location, size, depth, and color of an object. Logistics, food processing, life sciences and manufacturing are
ABB has developed a set of growth forecasts, looking at the key aspects driving demand for robots in the coming year, as companies across many sectors look for new ways to improve their productivity and competitiveness after the epidemic. According to Marc Segura, president of ABB’s Robotics Division, the pandemic has accelerated far-reaching global megatrends,
Cobots that work alongside humans in automated processes are already in the future. Collaborative solutions are already transforming the way we operate and eventually the industrial world we know, whether they are used in production, storage, maintenance or training. They are also suitable for entry level automation applications because they are easy to develop and
Tecnoideal, an integrator for the medical industry, has just added new ABB industrial robots to its automated applications. After being acquired by Medica Srl, one of the first companies to provide worldwide consulting for the production of disposable products for dialysis and infusion, the company was transformed. From ideation, feasibility and design to installation and
ABB Robots is a Swiss-Swedish international company that specifies industrial robots. ABB robots are used severely in areas like the automotive industry, where their functioning application has gathered ABB high market shares and induced major helps to worker well-being and safety. In addition to strengthening production, ABB robots are well-known for their energy effectiveness, with
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has robotization and artificial intelligence in companies, two of the keys that will create a completely new ecosystem. The types of industrial robots available today in the industry are fully adapted to new needs. Currently, robots such as the AVG or Scara models have been updated to be able to serve
In the Production and Processing line, KUKA Robotics displayed its extensive product line of automation solutions tailored to this segment of the industry. Food processing industries can now use robots to automate processes that were previously difficult, if not impossible, to automate thanks to this diverse range of products. The KUKA Food Series is available
